Full cast and creative team announced for 'The Rat Trap' at the Park Theatre
This period revival, which is celebrating its centenary year, is set in 1920s Belgravia and follows novelist Sheila as she embarks on married life with aspiring playwright Keld.
The complete cast and creative team have been revealed for Bill Rosenfield's reimagining of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, which begins performances at the Park Theatre on 28 January, running through 14 March.
Joining the previously announced Ewan Miller (Keld Maxwell), Lily Nichol (Sheila Brandreth) and Angela Sims (Burrage) are Daniel Abbott (Edmund Crowe), Gina Bramhill (Olive Lloyd-Kennedy), Zoe Goriely (Ruby Raymond), and Ailsa Joy (Naomi Frith-Bassington). Kirsty Patrick Ward directs.
This period revival, which is celebrating its centenary year, is set in 1920s Belgravia and follows novelist Sheila as she embarks on married life with aspiring playwright Keld. But when professional rivalries develop, as well as an affair, they have a devastating effect on their marriage.
The rest of the creative team includes Set and Costume Designer Libby Watson, Lighting Designer Jamie Platt, Sound Designer and Composer Ed Lewis, Movement Director Ingrid Mackinnon, and Fight Director Claire Llewellyn for Rc-Annie.
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Photo credit: Ailsa Joy, Ewan Miller, Daniel Abbott. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Rat Trap about?
Step back in time to 1920s Belgravia in Noël Coward’s first, yet rarely seen, play, The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield under the direction of Kirsty Patrick Ward.
Where is The Rat Trap playing?
The Rat Trap is playing at Park Theatre. The theatre is located at Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3JP.
How long is The Rat Trap?
The running time of The Rat Trap is 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
How do you book tickets for The Rat Trap?
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What's the age requirement for The Rat Trap?
The recommended age for The Rat Trap is Ages 12+..
How much do tickets cost for The Rat Trap?
Tickets for The Rat Trap start at £32.
Who wrote The Rat Trap?
Noël Coward wrote the play with revisions by Bill Rosenfield.
Who directed The Rat Trap?
Kirsty Patrick Ward stages the show.
Is The Rat Trap appropriate for kids?
This production is best for those ages 12 and over.
Is The Rat Trap good?
The Rat Trap is a deeply compelling piece of theatre that reminds us of the difficulties of marriage and the price of competition. It is brilliantly witty and incredibly observational.
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